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New Mexico United & the Somos Unidos Foundation Announce Fifth Academy Signing, Albuquerque Native Cristian Nava

January 25, 2021 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
New Mexico United News Release


Albuquerque, NM - New Mexico United and the Somos Unidos Foundation are thrilled to announce the signing of the fifth Academy player in their history. Forward Cristian Nava will join the New Mexico United Academy Team for the 2021 season. Nava won a state title with Albuquerque High School and has played club soccer with Guadalajara Scorpions, Rio Rapids, and NM Rush.

"Cristian is a special player who brought a different dimension to our team," said Nava's coach at Rio Rapids Soccer Club, Cole Borgeson. "We are excited that his experience with Rio Rapids Soccer Club has provided him a platform to further develop at the next level"

Nava's favorite soccer team is Real Madrid and his favorite player is Cristiano Ronaldo. Nava, like every player in New Mexico United's Academy, will be fully scholarshipped into the program. These scholarships include registration, travel, equipment, and coaching costs. No player will have to pay a cent to compete in New Mexico United's academy. These scholarships are made possible through the Somos Unidos Foundation and the generosity of community partners and individuals.

To learn more about the New Mexico United academy, please visit: https://www.somosunidosfoundation.org/academy

If you are interested in sponsoring Christian or any of our Academy players/programs, please visit: https://forms.gle/obwQX9a6ZYrGGtQz5

If your child is interested in trying out for the New Mexico United academy, please visit: https://forms.gle/P63Fng7bHX6uKqdF6

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